Isanti, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Isanti is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 7,023. Residents earn $84,412 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,023 Population 1,380/sq mi density
$84,412 Median Income $36,048 per capita
$264,600 Home Value $324,128 Zillow
$1,299 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
37 Violent Crime/100K 1,385 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,412 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$264,600 home value, $1,299/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,412
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $264,600
6% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 37/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.9%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,299
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Isanti Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,023
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,412
Per Capita$36,048
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,593M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$264,600
Rent$1,299
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$324,128

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property1,385/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault37/100K
Burglary185/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation937 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+90.4%
School Score6.40

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Is Isanti a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Isanti receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Isanti offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Isanti is $84,412, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Isanti is $264,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Isanti is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 37 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,385 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.

Education

19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Isanti has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 63.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Isanti has a population of 7,023 with a density of 1,380 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

7,023
Total Population
1,380
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Isanti vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Isanti vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Isanti is $84,412, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Isanti vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,412
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,048
Avg Weekly Wage$960
IRS Avg AGI$72,836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)967
County GDP$1,593M

Business (County)

Restaurants57
Healthcare103
Retail120
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,971
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Isanti is $264,600, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,299 (12% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $324,128.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,600
6% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$324,128
Median List Price$337,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$337,500
$/Sq Ft$174
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops7.5%
Inventory40

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,299
12% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,242
1 Bedroom$1,405
2 Bedrooms$1,709
3 Bedrooms$2,262
4 Bedrooms$2,531

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,971
13% above US avg
Effective Rate1.50%
In Isanti, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Isanti vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Checkup Rate71.1%
Premature Death6,605/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access40.1%
Healthcare Facilities103
Isanti has a violent crime rate of 37 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,385 per 100,000 (29% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Isanti vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent36.9/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault36.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,384.8/100K
29% below US avg
Burglary184.6/100K
Theft1,181.7/100K
Vehicle Theft18.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Isanti has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.4 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall63.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation937 ft (286 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density1,380/sq mi
Coordinates45.4915°N, 93.2428°W
County FIPS27059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%
D 28.6%

Winner: Republican by 41.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.9%
41% below US avg
High School+90.4%
School Test Score6.40
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,380/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities103
Restaurants57
Retail Stores120

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Work from Home12.7%

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